Cheapest Cars to Repair and Maintain
March 16, 2017
This week, I wanted to alert you to a new study done by RepairPal.com, showing the cheapest and most expensive cars to repair and maintain, based on actual repair and maintenance data compiled by the service.
For example, when looking at small cars, the Toyota Corolla is expected to have $341 in annual repair and maintenance costs, while the Volkswagen Golf GTI will have double that - $760.
See below for the cheapest and most expensive cars by category.
Cheapest to Repair & Maintain
| Category | Vehicle | RepairPal Score | Average Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small cars | Toyota Corolla | 21 | $341 |
| Sedans | Honda Accord | 21 | $351 |
| Sports Cars | Ford Mustang | 27 | $454 |
| Compact SUV | Honda CR-V | 22 | $385 |
| Full-Size SUV | Nissan Pathfinder | 24 | $406 |
| Minivan | Honda Odyssey | 24 | $403 |
| Pickup Truck | Toyota Tacoma | 23 | $398 |
Most Expensive to Repair & Maintain
| Category | Vehicle | RepairPal Score | Average Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Cars | Volkswagen Golf GTI | 43 | $760 |
| Sedans | Mercedes C300 | 68 | $1,094 |
| Sports Cars | Mercedes SL63 AMG | 85 | $1,962 |
| Compact SUV | Porsche Cayenne | 72 | $1,200 |
| Full-size SUV | Mercedes GLS63 | 85 | $2,009 |
| Minivan | Kia Sedona | 26 | $455 |
| Pickup Truck | Ram 3500 | 73 | $1,244 |
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar, Edmunds, and 1-800 Car Show are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.California Residents - Important:
There is a new online car buying service called Roadster, available only to California residents, which I highly recommend you try - especially if you hate the stress of haggling with a car salesman. They provide an expert concierge who negotiates the price of the car and delivers it to your home with zero hassle - you never have to interact with a dealership. Here is my in-depth review of Roadster and why I recommend it.- Gregg Fidan
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Gregg Fidan + is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
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